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Josh Rikon was interviewed for an article about businesses displaced in Spring Valley.

Josh Rikon was interviewed for an article about businesses displaced in Spring Valley

The Journal News, May 4, 2013
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Michael Rikon participated in a roundup of eminent domain law and the use of private property for non-public projects around the world.

Michael Rikon participated in a roundup of eminent domain law and the use of private property for non-public projects around the world.

The Firm, Corporate Law in India, June 9, 2012
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Willets Point property owners say city should pay their legal fees
New York Daily News, May 9, 2012
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Related and Wilpons Win Willets Point, Plan Mall
[Update: Defendents 'Ecstatic' City Abandoning Eminent Domain]
The New York Observer, May 2, 2012
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Willets Point United Rallies in Support of Bill Limiting Eminent Domain Use
New York Daily News, April 16, 2012
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Goldstein, Rikon & Rikon P.C. - Maspeth Businessman Sass Sheena Says State Owes Him $2.8 Million for Eminent Domain Purchase, February 23, 2012

Maspeth Businessman Sass Sheena Says State Owes Him $2.8 Million for Eminent Domain Purchase – Lawsuit claims state DOT illegally deposited payment in third-party account
New York Daily News, February 23, 2012

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Goldstein, Rikon & Rikon P.C. - Did City Miscalculation Sideline North Brooklyn's New Waterfront Park?

Did City Miscalculation Sideline North Brooklyn's New Waterfront Park?
The New York World, December 15, 2011

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Michael Rikon spoke on the law of Trade Fixtures in Beijing, China at the 7th ICVPME Conference on September 19, 2011

Michael Rikon spoke on the law of Trade Fixtures in Beijing, China at the 7th ICVPME Conference on September 19, 2011

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Goldstein, Rikon & Rikon P.C. - Willets Point Redevelopment Takes a Step Forward, The New York Times, 10-19-2011

Willets Point Redevelopment Takes a Step Forward — In Queens, Neglected Sector Attracts Big Developers
The New York Times, October 19, 2011

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Goldstein, Rikon & Rikon P.C. - The Nets and NBA Economics, grantland.com

The Nets and NBA Economics
Grantland.com, September 26, 2011

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Goldstein, Rikon & Rikon P.C. - Mazur Brothers Owner Says State Owes $3.2M After Store Was Forced to Close for I-287 Work

Mazur Brothers Owner Says State Owes $3.2M After Store Was Forced to Close for I-287 Work
LoHud.com, August 20, 2011

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Gideon's Trumpet: A Blog on Takings of Property by Eminent Domain and Inverse Condemnation

Lowball Watch – New York
Gideon's Trumpet: A Blog on Takings of Property by Eminent Domain and Inverse Condemnation
July 21, 2011

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Businesses Opposed to Bruce Ratner's Atlantic Yards Project Dragged to Court

Businesses Opposed to Bruce Ratner's Atlantic Yards Project Dragged to Court
New York Daily News,
June 7, 2011

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Goldstein, Rikon & Rikon P.C. fights for Willets Point property owners

The City Plans a $3 Billion Project in Willets Point

Mike Rikon Interviewed on WBAI's Wakeup Call
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Willets Point Property Owners Ready to Fight City Over Eminent Domain
New York Daily News, March 4, 2011
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Concern for Underclass as the City Progresses on Its Willets Point Plan
The New York Times, February 27, 2011
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Michael Rikon, of Goldstein Rikon & Rikon P.C., is quoted in the New York Times, June 23, 2010, Court Upholds Columbia Campus Expansion Plan

... "Still, the decision was not unexpected," said Michael Rikon, "a lawyer who specializes in condemnation law and real estate litigation." ...

Court Upholds Columbia Campus Expansion Plan
The New York Times, June 23, 2010
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Goldstein, Rikon & Rikon win a significant settlement for the final Atlantic Yards holdout, Daniel Goldstein, April 2010

Goldstein, Rikon & Rikon win a significant settlement for the final Atlantic Yards holdout, Daniel Goldstein.

Final Atlantic Yards Holdout, Daniel Goldstein, Sells to Ratner for $3 M.
The New York Observer Real Estate, April 21, 2010
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Last Atlantic Yards holdout agrees to leave
ABC 7online, April 21, 2010
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Holdouts' deal clears way for Nets arena in Brooklyn
NorthJersey.com, April 21, 2010
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Daniel Goldstein and his family are the last residents fighting Atlantic Yards eviction battle
New York Daily News, April 21, 2010
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Private vs. public in Westchester Westchester County Business Journal, April 16, 2010 - Goldstein, Rikon & Rikon P.C.

Private vs. public in Westchester
Westchester County Business Journal, April 16, 2010

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Metes & Bounds, by Michael Rikon of Goldstein, Rikon, Rikon & Houghton, P.C.

Metes & Bounds, by Michael Rikon
The Highest and Best Use Concept in Condemnation
New York State Bar Association Journal, March/April 2010

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Port Chester ordered to pay $3 million in land cases -- Goldstein, Rikon, Rikon & Houghton, P.C.

Port Chester Ordered to Pay $3 Million in Land Case
LoHud, New York's Lower Hudson Valley
April 6, 2010

A state justice has ordered the village to pay two commercial property owners $3 million in compensation for taking their land by eminent domain in 2004.

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Eminent Domain Changes Seek to Limit State's Power to Seize Property  -- Goldstein, Rikon, Rikon & Houghton, P.C. -- New York City

Eminent Domain Changes Seek to Limit State's Power to Seize Property
Gotham Gazette
February 4, 2010

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Mike Rikon testifies at a state Senate hearing on eminent domain reform -- Goldstein Rikon Rikon, P.C.

Atlantic Yards Report
At a state Senate hearing on eminent domain reform, condemnation attorney Michael Rikon testifies.
Video by Norman Oder, YouTube.com
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NY Sen. Perkins: Eminent domain reform "...not like instant rice"
ownerscounsel.blogspot.com
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Goldstein, Rikon, Rikon & Houghton, P.C. -- Small Businesses to NTC: Get Off Our Backs!

Small Businesses to NYC: Get Off Our Backs!
City Journal
Autumn 2009

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Goldstein, Rikon, Rikon & Houghton, P.C. -- Willets Point United Hires N.Y. State's Top Eminent Domain Attorney

Willets Point United Hires N.Y. State's Top Eminent Domain Attorney
www.willetspoint.org
June 30, 2009

Willets Point United Against Eminent Domain Abuse, a coalition of two dozen business and land owners in Queens, NY has hired Michael Rikon of the law firm Goldstein, Goldstein, Rikon and Gottlieb, a nationally renowned expert in eminent domain law, to represent them during the upcoming eminent domain battle with the City of New York.

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Goldstein, Rikon, Rikon & Houghton, P.C. -- Group Questions Sotomayor's Stance On Eminent Domain

Group Questions Sotomayor's Stance On Eminent Domain
www.ny1.com
July 20, 2009

A crowd from Queens gathered on the steps of City Hall Monday to raise questions about Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor's position on eminent domain and how it relates to Willets Point. Michael Rikon comments on the broadcast.

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Eminent Domain: The One Thing They Agree On

Michael Rikon, as a member of the Owners' Counsel of America, presented Sean Hannity & Alan Colmes of Fox News "Hannity & Colmes" with an award for H&C's contributions to advancing the cause of property rights.

For details regarding the award, named the "Crystal Eagle Award," please see blog posts 1/5/09 and 1/12/09 at ownerscounsel.blogspot.com or for more information regarding the Owners' Counsel of America see www.ownerscounsel.com

Victorious Senate Democrats Could Target Eminent Domain
The New York Sun
September 22, 2008

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The Law of Trade Fixtures-Redux
By Michael Rikon
The Nassau Lawyer, July/August 2008

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Michael Rikon is quoted regarding a 10-acre waterfront property on Liberty Drive that was to be condemned.

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Michael Rikon was listed in The New York Area's Best Lawyers section of NY Magazine.

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State Bar News — quote from Michael Rikon of GGRG, PC

Michael Rikon was quoted in the "State Bar News" while speaking as a panelist before the Committee on Attorneys in Public Service.

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Michael Rikon was quoted in an article in "The Brooklyn Paper" on March 3, 2007, commenting on the Federal lawsuit brought to stop the Atlantic Yards project.

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M. Robert Goldstein was quoted in the Brooklyn papers on the proposed Atlantic Yards Condemnation.

AM New York — interview with Michael Rikon of GGRG, PC

Michael Rikon was interviewed with regards to an article written in "AM New York" on February 19, 2007 on the eviction of the Copacabana.

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The New York Sun — quote from Michael Rikon of GGRG, PC

Michael Rikon was quoted in "The New York Sun" on February 22, 2007 in an article entitled, "Recompense Ordered After Shop Seized".

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Michael Rikon was interviewed by the "Queens Chronicle" on February 22, 2007 in an article entitled, "MTA: Make Way for East Side Access."

 

Michael Rikon was a source of eminent domain law in an article written by the "Staten Island Advance" on November 26, 2006 on a proposed NASCAR race track.

 

Michael Rikon was quoted in "The New York Sun", on January 9, 2006, with regards to the condemnation of 10 properties and 55 small businesses on 8th Avenue, between 40th and 41st Streets.

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Michael Rikon was interviewed on the Brian Lehrer Radio Show on WNYC, which broadcasted nationally on NPR.

Michael Rikon was quoted in "The Journal News" on January 25, 2005 in regards to his win in a condemnation appeal.

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Michael Rikon was interviewed on CNN Anderson Cooper 360° on February 23, 2005.

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